Morocco’s direct housing aid program has received more than 128,000 applications, while 48,000 families are already receiving government support, Minister of National Territory Planning, Urban Planning, Housing and City Policy, Fatima-Zahra Mansouri, said on Monday at the Lower House of the Parliament.
Mansouri said 22% of applications came from Moroccans living abroad. The government has allocated MAD 3.8 billion (around USD 380 million) for the initiative. So far, 54% of approved applicants received a grant of MAD 70,000 (roughly USD 7,000), while 46% were granted MAD 100,000 (USD 10,000).
The program is intended to stimulate the housing sector and expand opportunities for small and mid-sized construction firms. “This is not just about helping families buy homes, it’s also about creating jobs, supporting businesses, and revitalizing the real estate market,” Mansouri said.
Recent economic data points to signs of momentum. In February, cement consumption jumped 11% over the previous year. The number of housing loans increased by 2%, and financing for developers climbed by 6.6%. More than 80% of new housing projects involve small and medium-sized enterprises, the minister said.
The Casablanca-Settat region had the highest number of requests at 35% of the total, followed by Fès-Meknès at 31%, and Rabat-Salé-Kénitra at 12%. Officials say aid has also reached cities that have historically missed out on state-backed housing programs.
“This is a structural reform that aligns social support with market needs,” Mansouri said. “It’s designed to be inclusive, responsive, and impactful.”
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